Professional Officer: RE at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The NRF seeks to appoint a Professional Officer within the Reviews and Evaluations directorate

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the identification, development, adaptation and implementation of business processes, documents and systems
• Assist in the on-going maintenance, improvement and management of business processes and systems
• Plan, organise and coordinate review panel meetings
• Identify and invite reviewers and panellists for RE reviews
• Assist in the validation of outcomes of the technical screening of applications for reviews
• Provide accurate and timely information and data for periodic reports
• Compile recommendations from the Review Panel members
• Follow-up on recommendations of the Review Panel members
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in institutional visitation to address review challenges
• Report on RE activities and outcomes

Minimum Qualification:

• Honours Degree / Post Graduate Qualification / Professional Qualification / NQF 8

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years

• A 4-year degree (or equivalent) in the Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences or Humanities
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in research administration or research management

Experience:

• Strong business and professional writing and oral communication skills in English
• Good interpersonal and client relations management skills
• A results-oriented, logical and systematic approach to planning, organising and delivering
• An understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape

Knowledge:

• Experience in peer review and process management
• Effective planning and organisation of work for project
• Computer literacy, including MS Office Suite

The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal.
Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position.
The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
The Reviews and Evaluations (RE) Directorate is the custodian and driver for reviews and/or evaluations of: research and scholarship applications; researchers; funding instruments; and research divisions and institutions.